How to pronounce kenopsia
Say it like kuh-NAHP-see-uh. Kenopsia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP).
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- kuh
- NAHP
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kenopsia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kenopsia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-NOP-see-uh.
What does kenopsia mean?
- The haunting quality of seeing a location typically full of people in a state of emptiness or abandonment.
Questions about saying kenopsia
How do you pronounce kenopsia?
Say kuh-NAHP-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnɑpsiə/. In British English it is /kəˈnɒpsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kenopsia?
Kenopsia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAHP). Broken into parts: kuh · NAHP · see · uh.
Is kenopsia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈnɒpsiə/ (kuh-NOP-see-uh).